MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Lake is participating in an international study to look at the impact that plastics have on the environment. Plastics in the environment are typically broken down into ever-smaller pieces, rather than into their component … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Six Chautauqua County CFA Projects Identified as Priority Projects by Regional Council
BUFFALO - This past week the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNY REDC) announced its recommendation for six projects in Chautauqua County to be designated as priority projects in the 2016 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) … [Read more...]
Judge Rules in Favor of State in Small Cities Lawsuit
ALBANY - A decision has come down regarding the Small City Schools lawsuit (Maisto v. New York), which included Jamestown Public Schools as a plaintiff, and which began more than a decade ago. On Tuesday, an Albany County state Supreme Court … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Castelli Takes Over Cheese Manufacturing Plant in Ashville
ASHVILLE - A new company has taken over the cheese manufacturing plant in Ashville. As part of an economic development deal with the state and county, Castelli America is now operating the former Empire Specialty Cheese plant on Fairbanks … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Tuesday Afternoon Shooting, Suspect Still at Large
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public's help in providing information related to a shooting incident that took place Tuesday afternoon on Prendergast Ave. The male victim in the incident was not struck by the round that was … [Read more...]
Haffa Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Related to Attempted Murder of Deputy
MAYVILLE – The Cheektowaga man who allegedly attempted to kill a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to related charges in Chautauqua County Court. On Monday, 21-year-old Justin Haffa was arraigned on charges … [Read more...]
City to Apply for State Grant to Help Renovate Former Key Bank Building
JAMESTOWN - There could be future development underway in the former Key Bank building in downtown Jamestown. Earlier this year Key Bank closed down its downtown office at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets and the property was put up … [Read more...]
Hochul Calls on Three-Pronged Approach to Battle Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
BUFFALO - As prescription opioids and heroin continue to take a tragic toll on too many Americans and their families, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. joined with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday for the start of Prescription Opioid … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Burglary of Sherman Town Offices
SHERMAN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in solving a burglary that took place in the town of Sherman offices earlier this month. Sheriff Deputies say the burglary took place between Thursday Night and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Officer Injured While Arresting Suspect Near Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Police Officer was treated for a broken nose Monday morning after being headbutted by a city resident who was being placed under arrest. A report from the Jamestown Police Department says the incident took place Monday … [Read more...]